DATE OF ISSUE: 28 SEPTEMBER 1994
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMS) PROSECUTIONS NETWORK
PURPOSE
The purpose of this instruction is to advise staff of changes to the CMS network for recording prosecution cases. This instruction should be read in conjunction with B39/93 Claims Management System (CMS) Prosecutions Network.
BACKGROUND
2.The CMS Prosecutions Network (Classification Type Number 015 - Prosecutions) enables recording of all stages of prosecution activity - from identification of a possible offence through to the outcome of legal proceedings. The resulting statistical information enables the re-examination of resource allocation during the current financial year, and provides accurate information on which to base estimates for the next financial year. This information also forms the basis for reporting fraud control activity in the Benefits program for the Annual Report.
CHANGES
CMS Attributes
3.Two new attributes have been added to the prosecution network.
4.Using the new attribute number 996 "Sent to AFP" it is now possible to record when and how many cases are referred to the AFP for investigation. The new attribute should be available at any stage after registration. It is also possible to record when and how many cases are returned from the AFP with attribute number 997 "Returned from AFP". These were implemented on 29 July 1994.
5.It is now possible to record a prosecution of a person who is neither a veteran nor a spouse. An example could be where the relative of a veteran was prosecuted as an accessory to a fraud perpetrated by the veteran or partner. The new attribute, number 224, is "Third Party". It was implemented on 14 September 1994 and is valid for all States.
Stage Finalised
6.Some difficulty was being experienced with the stage "Finalised No Prosecution". This was because the only stages valid as finalisation stages were "Case Finalised","Case Merged" and"Case Withdrawn". To overcome this problem an extra stage "Case Finalised" has been added at the end of "Finalised No Prosecution". This extra stage must be entered to correctly finalise a case where there has been no prosecution.
7.Please remember that accurate statistical reports can only be provided if all relevent attributes have been recorded for each case. Prior to finalisation of each prosecution case, staff must ensure that all the attributes applicable to the particular case have been set. Attachments A and B list available Attributes and Classification Stages.
CONTACT OFFICER
8.The contact officer regarding enquiries on this matter is Colette Woodford - telephone 06-289 6751. Please contact Murray Chynoweth on telephone 06-289 6799 for any system related enquiries.
KAY GRIMSLEY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
INCOME SUPPORT
ATTACHMENT A
ATTRIBUTES AVAILABLE FOR CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 015 (PROSECUTIONS)
ATTRIBUTE NAMEATTRIBUTE NUMBER
ARREARS932
BOND235
CRIMES ACT910
CUSTODIAL SENTENCE230
DATA MATCHING855
DISABILITY PENSION875
DOB IN860
DSS PENSION880
DSS RECOVERY925
DUAL PENSION885
DVA RECOVERY915
FAILURE TO NOTIFY895
FALSE STATEMENT890
FINE IMPOSED INCL AMOUNT225
GARNISHEE LIMITATION240
GARNISHEE LUMP SUM241
GUILTY215
JOINT223
LUMP SUM931
NOT GUILTY220
O'PAID < $20,000926
O'PAID $20,000 - $50,000927
O'PAID > $50,000928
PROCEEDS OF CRIME 920
REFERRAL TO AGC245
RETURNED FROM AFP997
REVIEW865
SENT TO AFP996
SERVICE PENSION870
SPOUSE222
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT905
THIRD PARTY224
VEA900
VETERAN221
NOTE:All attributes available all States.
ATTACHMENT B
STAGES AVAILABLE FOR CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 015 (PROSECUTIONS)
STAGE NAMESTAGE NUMBER
CASE DISCUSSED WITH DPP540
CASE FINALISATION199
CASE TO TRIAL560
CASE WITHDRAWN899
CHARGES LAID555
FINALISED - NO PROSECUTION545
FORMAL REFERRAL TO DPP550
INVESTIGATION050
REGISTRATION370